This one gives you a taste of Europe’s highlights for those tight on time. Think 8 countries, 9 days and a handful of the top hotspots - this is how you tick off Europe's essential travel destinations without hanging around. Glide through the canals of Venice, see the Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe lit up by night, indulge in some sausages and steins at a Bavarian beer hall, explore the glory of the Swiss Alps and visit the cute gable-houses of Amsterdam - all in just over a week. Now that's magic.
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DISCOVERER
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9 days
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8 Countries
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8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1 - June 12, 2022 London to Amsterdam
London Your heart-pounding adventure kicks off today. Meet up with your Contiki posse & share notes on London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam. Dover Shortly before we find our ferry for Europe, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're learning and we haven't even left the UK! Calais Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel via Belgium before reaching ... Amsterdam! Belgium Cross off another country off your list as you cruise through Belgium on your way to Amsterdam. Amsterdam Tonight, the famed for fun Amsterdam is ours to explore following an included dinner and an optional evening canal cruise - the perfect way get to know your new travel buddies. Afterwards, an undisguised Red Light District & plenty of bars are there for the curious. Stay: A&O Hotel Amsterdam (or similar)
Day 2 - June 13, 2022 Amsterdam to Frankfurt
After more time in the morning exploring Amsterdam, we'll make our way to Frankfurt, Germany's thriving city metropolis with a big city scene by day and a vibrant nightlife in the evenings. Stay: A&O Hotel Frankfurt (or similar)
Day 3 - June 14, 2022 Frankfurt to Munich
Saying goodbye to Frankfurt, we'll head on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest we will be wowed by 800 years of history and a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Stay: Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)
Day 4 - June 15, 2022 Munich to Venice via Innsbruck
Munich Say "Auf Wiedersehen" to Munich as you climb aboard the coach ready for a scenic roll through the Bavarian Alps en route to Italy. Innsbruck Drive through Austria without getting out to say hello? Never! We'll pull into Innsbruck for lunch, a laid-back student city made famous by a medieval old town, an old Olympic Ski Jump & a Royal Palace. Venice Passionate lands abounding in fresh pasta, smooth locals & romantic architecture - we've arrived in Italy! Relax in Venice tonight knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore pretty streets. Stay: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Day 5 - June 16, 2022 Venice
Wake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. A guided walking tour and a gondola ride are up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you. Stay: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Day 6 - June 17, 2022 Venice to Lucerne
Venice We have a few days left - Switzerland, France, we have not forgotten you! Lucerne Passing Lake Como we cruise out of Italy and find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against Lake Lucerne. Take an optional cruise tonight giving yourself a better look at the stunning Swiss Alps reflected off the water. And chocolate. Don't forget to eat ALL the chocolate. Stay: Ibis Budget Hotel Luzern City (or similar)
Day 7 - June 18, 2022 Lucerne to Paris
Lucerne Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. Once we've crossed the border out of Switzerland we will be coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy before our arrival in Paris. Paris Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, tonight we fall in love with everything Paris. Our Trip Manager fills us in on the city's secrets, then to celebrate our first night in the city, we'll head up the Montparnasse Tower. Stay: Ibis Hotel Porte d'Orleans (or similar)
Day 8 - June 19, 2022 Paris
It's time to stroll the dreamy streets of Paris - and we'll start with a morning visit to Montmatre's cobbled street, village-esque cafes, street artists and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Then there's plenty of time to lust over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with VIP seats and dinner at the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret show. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights. Stay: Ibis Hotel Porte d'Orleans (or similar)
Day 9 - June 20, 2022 Paris to London
Soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over a coffee and croissant and marvel at how much you've seen. And how close you've grown to your Contiki pals. Sob! Hop back on the coach for a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or stay onboard for the ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion... |
All accommodation is included on this trip. Eight nights in Hotels.
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Pricing:
$1,999 per person land only, double occupancy $420 Single Supplement* *subject to availability **Pricing for optional experiences and free time add-ons is based on 2021 prices and is subject to change without notice. |